Hollywood action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger shares a new post reacting to his son Patrick’s upcoming appearance in The White Lotus season 3. Schwarzenegger rose to prominence starring in some of the most acclaimed action movies of the ’80s and ’90s, including The Terminator, Predator, Total Recall, and The Running Man. For his part, Patrick Schwarzenegger is an actor and model, and has appeared in TV shows including The Staircase and American Sports Story. He is next set to appear in the upcoming season of The White Lotus, which will premiere on February 16.
In an Instagram post, Arnold Schwarzengger revealed that he was excited to take a break from filming to join his son at the premiere of The White Lotus season 3. The 77-year-old shared a photo of him and his son posing at the premiere, and, rather humorously, revealed that Patrick will have a nude scene in the show, referencing his own experience with such sequences. He also praised The White Lotus season 3, and urged viewers to tune in when it begins on Sunday night. Check out the full post below:
I was so pumped to take a break from filming to celebrate @patrickschwarzenegger at the White Lotus Season 3 premiere. What a show! I could claim to be surprised to find out he has a nude scene, but what can I say – the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Don’t miss it this Sunday – trust me.
The Project Is A Solid Career Move & A Big Difference From Explosive Action Roles
The White Lotus is an anthology black comedy/drama, which puts it in direct contrast with the explosive action movies that Arnold Schwarzenegger made early in his career. It could be a deliberate move by his son to pursue a different path. The show has received critical acclaim and scooped multiple Emmy Awards, particularly for its various cast members. Patrick Schwarzenegger could’ve sought it out to stretch his acting abilities. The tease about his nude scene is a fun little dig, but also upholds a family trend, with Arnold performing his own iconic nude scene in The Terminator.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger would no doubt be proud of anything his son chose to do, but that he followed him into acting will no doubt be a source of great happiness. It means he can advise and mentor his son in the ways of the industry, and help him to make career choices he is happy with. The pair will be able to share more moments like this as Patrick’s career grows. As the current Rotten Tomatoes score for The White Lotus season 3 is incredibly positive so far at 93%, things are looking good.
Our Take On The White Lotus As A Career Move For Schwarzenegger
He’s Charting His Own Path
Joining the cast of The White Lotus season 3 is a big step for Patrick Schwarzenegger’s career, and could open up more doors for him. While it feels unlikely he will follow in his father’s footsteps as an action star, it’s worth noting that Arnold didn’t have a leading role in an action movie until he was 35, so there’s still time. At the same time, it may be that he wants to separate his career from his father’s and not fall back on the Schwarzenegger name, making projects like The White Lotus feel quirky enough to achieve this.
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The White Lotus
9/10
- Release Date
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July 11, 2021
- Network
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HBO